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Getty Foundation Invests $2.6M in Unearthing Black Art History
The Getty Foundation has awarded $2.6 million to expand its Black Visual Arts Archives initiative, empowering 12 U.S. institutions—libraries, museums, and universities—to catalogue, digitise, and...
“Dear Black People… A Love Letter”: Diasporic Time-travel in Atlanta
Now open at ZuCot Gallery, Dear Black People… A Love Letter is a bold and poetic journey through the Black American experience....
How Black Art Defined the Essence Festival’s Identity
How Black Art Defined the Essence Festival’s Identity Discover how Black art has shaped the Essence Festival’s visual history—turning every poster into...
Guardians of Culture: Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Champion African and Diasporic Art
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have built a world-class collection focused on African and Black diasporic artists, supporting both established and emerging...
Zara Welcomes Ghanaian Artist Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe in Stunning Accra‑Inspired Capsule
Zara has announced a groundbreaking capsule collaboration with Ghanaian painter Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe. Featuring 16 curated looks—from vibrant embroidered trousers to...
The Vanguard: 10 Visionary African Artists Changing the Art World
From Afrofuturistic photography to socio-political painting, contemporary African artists are redefining the global art scene. This list features ten artists whose work...
Paula Nascimento Named Co‑Curator of Sharjah Biennial 17 (2027 Edition)
Paula Nascimento, an architect and independent curator based in Luanda, has been announced as co-curator of Sharjah Biennial 17 (January 2027), working...
The Baobab and the Bronze: Rómulo Santa Rita’s Artistic Tribute to Cosal
For the third year in a row, Rómulo Santa Rita was chosen to design Grupo Cosal’s annual cover—this time crafting “Embondeiro,” a...
The Global Resonance of African Diaspora Art
Explore how African diaspora artists—through exhibitions, institutions, and digital innovation—have reshaped global contemporary art. This article charts their influence, showcasing both historical...